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PS25230 - Developing Visions for the Future of Childhood

DSIT

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15 Dec 2025 at 08:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contract, titled "PS25230 - Developing Visions for the Future of Childhood," has been awarded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) located in Swindon, England. The procurement process had reached the award stage as of 15 December 2025, following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract period commencing on 12 December 2025 and ending on 31 July 2026. The project was open to select regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The research aims to explore future perceptions of childhood, with the insights anticipated to support policymaking. The valued amount for this contract is £225,464.25.

This procurement represents a growth opportunity, particularly for large research organisations focused on providing qualitative insights and consultancy services. The task involves executing a visioning exercise with diverse groups, including children and parents, thus fostering an inclusive approach to research. Businesses equipped with expertise in conducting broad and structured research initiatives, especially those geared towards influencing policy development, would find this contract suitable. The procurement method was selective, ideal for suppliers familiar with dynamic purchasing systems, such as I.F.F Research Limited, which has successfully secured the contract. The structured nature of this project offers substantial growth potential for organisations adept in qualitative research and possessing a capacity for extensive stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25230 - Developing Visions for the Future of Childhood

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The aim of the procurement is to commission a research organisation (Supplier) to design and deliver a structured visioning exercise with broad and inclusive groups of children, parents/carers and practitioners representing different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. The qualitative outputs generated will provide insights into how these groups perceive/imagine childhood in the future and will contribute to forming the visions of the future childhood which Go-Science will incorporate into a final report to support policymaking colleagues across government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/978c9134-92bf-4caa-a33a-ac3997417515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,464 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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